When Does Teasing Cross the Line Into Bullying?

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Q: My son, who's 10, was picked on last year at school. Now he's worried about going back this fall. How can I help...

Do Our Brains Tune Out Annoying Election Campaign Ads?

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Curious about the effectiveness of political advertisements, Professor Zheng Wang of Ohio State University designed a study to examine physical responses while participants watched political ads on television...

Dr. Oz: Dogs Improve & Protect Your Health

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Q: I've always owned cats, but I had a mild heart attack recently and my doctor wants me to walk more. Do you think...

Regular Breakfast Eaters More Successful at Dieting

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I've always been a breakfast eater. It gives me a much-needed energy boost--along with a cup of coffee, of course--and it helps me from...

Sexy Antioxidants? Boost Your Libido & Fight Off Cancer

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You know the phrase, “you are what you eat.” Well, when it comes to the health of your sex drive, eating a balanced health diet is one way to boost your desire...

The Side Effects of Widespread Use of BPA Are Catching Up

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For many years, consumer safety organizations have protested the use of bisphenol A (BPA) in consumer products, especially those used by children. Although the...

Pre-Existing Condition? Don’t Wait Until 2014, Get Insured Now

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Starting in 2014, insurers will no longer be able to reject anyone for coverage or charge a higher rate because of a preexisting condition....

Cool Down Your Risk of Heart Disease with a CRP Test

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Moon-walker Neil Armstrong, who recently passed away at the age of 82 following heart bypass surgery, skyrocketed our knowledge of outer space. It's too...

Are There Toxins in Tattoo Ink?

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Those colorful inks include phthalates (hormone disrupters that you worry about in plastics), as well as carcinogenic metals and hydrocarbons. Black ink (based on soot) may contain hazardous polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons...

Breast Cancer Development Linked to Childhood Eating Habits

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At the University of California, Davis, researchers have linked the potential development of breast cancer to childhood eating. Researchers found that early development of...